On 20 June 2026, the Sweden Financial Supervisory Authority published regulations amending the rules on the content and submission method of major shareholding notifications. Background Meets the EU established single access point for financial and sustainability-related information, ESAP; increasing transparency in the markets. Effective 10 July 2026
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Hong Kong – High Court Board and Share Changes Pending Shareholding Disclosure
On 19 June 2026, the high court in Hong Kong barred Sunshine Oilsands ( (HK:2012) from changing its board or shareholding structure. Background Subshine applied to court to exercise its right to vote shares held by Executive Chairman Kwok Ping Sun and Prime Union Enterprises; court ordered Mr. Sun to reveal by June 24 the…
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Pakistan – CB Non-Resident Shareholding Reporting
On 25 May 2026, PAK CB issued requirements for authorized dealers. PAK CB required authorized dealers (ADs) to report monthly designation, share registration, dividend, and disinvestment transactions through prescribed data file structures via the Data Acquisition Portal. Reports must be submitted by the 5th working day of the following month. The requirements aim to streamline…
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Bangladesh – SEC Amended Notification on Minimum Shareholding
On 13 May 2026, BNG SEC amended notification re minimum shareholding. BNG SEC amended Notification no. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/217/Admin/90 dated 21 May 2019, concerning minimum shareholding conditions for listed company directors. Amendment adds a proviso after condition no. 3 in the 21 May 2019 circular. Condition No. 3 Condition no. 3 states: if the sponsors and directors…
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S Korea – FTC Designated Groups re Disclosure and Cross-Shareholding
On 29 April 2026, SK FTC designated groups re disclosure and cross-shareholding. SK FTC designated 102 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 5trn or more (3,538 affiliated firms) as being subject to disclosure requirement, effective 1 May 2026. It also designated 47 corporate groups with total assets of KRW 12trn or more (2,088 affiliated…
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Pakistan – SEC Transparency Disclosure Enforcement
On 21 April 2026, PAK SEC directed firms re ultimate beneficial ownership information. PAK SEC directed companies to ensure the timely submission of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information through Form-19 on its eZfile portal. Disclosure of UBO information ensures corporate transparency, prevents misuse of corporate structures, and combats money laundering and illicit financial flows. Follows…
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